Transitional Words & Phrases

To show a time relationship between points

• First, second, third

• Now, simultaneously, at this point, while
• During, meanwhile, presently, from time to time
• After, following this, then, later, next
• Finally, last, subsequently
To add an idea or example to the previous point

• And, in addition, also, furthermore, besides, moreover, for

the same reason
• Another, similarly, equally important, likewise
• For example, for instance, in fact
 To show contrast between points
• Although, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other
hand, whereas, while
• But, however, instead, nonetheless, in contrast, on the
contrary, in spite of, despite
To show a cause-and-effect relationship between points

• Since, because, thus, therefore, hence, as a result,

accordingly
 To emphasize a significant point

• In fact, indeed, certainly, in other words, that is to say

 To summarize or conclude

• In brief, on the whole, in summary, in short,

• Therefore, as a result, last, finally.